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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 26

by | Aug 26, 2022 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo and video of the day.

Some 30 teen artists from Hopkinton and three neighboring towns will be displaying creations that reflect their distinctive personalities in The Bold & Beautiful Student Exhibition at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts during September.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation posted a warning for the main beach at Hopkinton State Park. The warning is due to high bacteria levels in the water based on test results released Wednesday.

Greyhound Friends is celebrating International Dog Day with a fun gathering of friends and neighbors, dog people and especially dogs this Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the facility at 167 Saddle Hill Road.

Photo of the Day: A sixth-grader is welcomed to Hopkinton Middle School for orientation by Grade 8 Ignite students.

Ignite student orientation

PHOTO/JERRY SPAR

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